The Importance of Competition
A competition is a great way to engage students to be more interested in school activities
because it adds a Tun" element to the learning process. Competitions are also known to motivate
some students. But are competitions always healthy? Is being part of competitions the only way to
prove capability? Students' families should not force students to participate in competitions.
The idea of winning a competition may be so demanding that a student may concentrate all of
his or her efforts on preparing for the competition over other things. This may create an imbalance
in the student's life. Students might also neglect their studies because they are intent at being
successful in only one thing. This fear of losing may also make students overwork, which can have
a negative effect.
Moreover, it is obvious that any competition will have only one winner, and the others have to
brace themselves for disappointment. Sometimes, even though a person may perform well, he or
she may lose a competition to someone who performs slightly better. This disappointment can
affect the confidence of the competitor, and therefore, his or her performance.
Thus, competitions can have a negative impact on students.
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Select the correct answer
Which claim is supported by the evidence that a competition can have only one winner?
○ A. Students face disappointment if they lose while competing.
OB. Competitions help boost confidence in all participating students.
Schools should encourage students to try new things.
○ c.
OD. Hardworking people do not achieve success easily.